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ArcelorMittal says calling off acquisition of Italy's Ilva
AFP, Published on 04/11/2019
» ROME - ArcelorMittal said Monday it was pulling out of the purchase of Italy's struggling steel firm Ilva after parliament scrapped a legal protection deemed necessary to undertake crucial environmental work without criminal liability.
Vietnam arrests 8 more in Britain lorry deaths
Associated Press, Published on 04/11/2019
» HANOI: Vietnamese police have arrested eight more suspects in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese people who were found dead inside a refrigerated lorry container in southeastern England.
Talks on Asian trade deal ‘conclusive’: Commerce minister
Reuters, Published on 04/11/2019
» Asian countries held conclusive talks on what could be the world's biggest trade pact and there will be an announcement of success at a summit in Bangkok, despite doubts raised by India, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Monday.
‘Still time’ for Thailand to solve duty-free issue: US official
Reuters, Published on 04/11/2019
» Thailand still has time to renegotiate with the United States over a suspension of duty-free preferences on imports of Thai goods before the suspension takes effect in April, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Monday.
US upset by Asean's ‘effort to embarrass’ Trump via partial boycott
Kyodo News and AP, Published on 04/11/2019
» The United States has expressed concern with Association of South East Asian Nations leaders for their "intentional effort to embarrass" President Donald Trump by partially boycotting an Asean-US summit slated for Monday in Bangkok, a diplomat said.
Attacker bites off politician's ear, others slashed in Hong Kong
Associated Press, Published on 04/11/2019
» HONG KONG: A knife-wielding man slashed several people and bit off part of the ear of a pro-democracy politician in Hong Kong late on Sunday, as riot police stormed several malls to thwart protesters who have been demanding government reforms for nearly five months.
Modi eyes closer ties with Asean
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/11/2019
» India has set its sights on forging closer trade ties with Asean via an overland route through Myanmar and Thailand, says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
RCEP deal goes down to wire
News, Bangkok Post and agencies, Published on 04/11/2019
» All eyes are on the fate of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at the 3rd Summit to be held on Monday amid reports that the agreement may not be signed this year.
US 'open to talks' on GSP cuts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/11/2019
» The United States has opened the door for Thailand to pursue talks over its move to suspend benefits under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) for Thailand before the measure comes into effect in six months, said government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat.
Business forum maps out digital future
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2019
» Growth in the Asean digital economy is expected to triple to US$240 billion over the next six years thanks to an expanding middle-class population, greater internet access and changing trade models, the Asean Business and Investment Summit 2019 (Abis) was told.